Often competing only once a year, local high school theatre programs have geared up for a competition no one is likely to forget. This fall, 18 schools competed with productions of famous musicals and stage plays, the results of which will be announced at the first ever Hidalgo County High School Theatre Awards Show: The…

During the Mission City Council meeting held this week, purchase of 93 rifle-resistant bulletproof vests was approved for the Mission Police Department. The vests will be purchased from Galls LLC Company, a state contract vendor in the amount of $39,381. The vests will be used as additional protection worn over uniforms in critical shooting situations…

For a small fee, people have an opportunity to see some areas of the Mission Historical Museum that are not open to the public. This Wednesday, at 2 p.m., the museum held its second-ever fundraising tour. The tour involved going through the main building as well as travelling to the next door Annex Building, which…

Nearly one month after promising to defend a cancer-stricken firefighter who was denied coverage for his cancer treatment by the city’s health insurance carrier, the Mission City Council granted Lt. Homer Salinas temporary paid leave. During Monday’s city council meeting, the city approved the paid leave for Salinas after creating a new policy last month…

Through a presentation and way of life that encourages a more positive school environment and culture, Rachel Scott is still inspiring students across the country. The Friday before Spring Break, the MCISD United in Safety Task Force brought Rachel’s Story and Rachel’s Challenge to all four junior highs in the district. After the morning presentations,…